Brumbies v Chiefs Rd 11 2014

[Brumby Jack]

Grand final match up in Canberra on Friday arvo at 5:40.


I think with the few injuries they have that the Brumbies are a real chance and don't have the handicap of having just traveled to South Africa, in fact they've had a week off to recharge the batteries and I think will be in their favour.

Here's the Chiefs side:

1. Pauliasi Manu
2. Mahonri Schwalger
3. Ben Tameifuna
4. Ross Filipo
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Nick Crosswell
7. Sam Cane
8. Liam Messam ©
9. Augustine Pulu
10. Gareth Anscombe
11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma
12. Bundee Aki
13. Andrew Horrell
14. Tim Nanai-Williams
15. Tom Marshall
16. Nathan Harris
17. Jamie Mackintosh
18. Josh Hohneck
19. Matt Symons
20. Tevita Koloamatangi
21. Brad Weber
22. Dwayne Sweeney
23. James Lowe

 

[mst]

Grand final match up in Canberra on Friday arvo at 5:40.


I think with the few injuries they have that the Brumbies are a real chance and don't have the handicap of having just traveled to South Africa, in fact they've had a week off to recharge the batteries and I think will be in their favour.

Here's the Chiefs side:

1. Pauliasi Manu
2. Mahonri Schwalger
3. Ben Tameifuna
4. Ross Filipo
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Nick Crosswell
7. Sam Cane
8. Liam Messam ©
9. Augustine Pulu
10. Gareth Anscombe
11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma
12. Bundee Aki
13. Andrew Horrell
14. Tim Nanai-Williams
15. Tom Marshall
16. Nathan Harris
17. Jamie Mackintosh
18. Josh Hohneck
19. Matt Symons
20. Tevita Koloamatangi
21. Brad Weber
22. Dwayne Sweeney
23. James Lowe

Hmmm - we seem to have 2 game threads - I think once the anthems are complete we will focus on the game. Merge threads?

 

[Brumby Jack]

Anthems were an issue in itself.

This is for actual game talk

 

[Hawko]

Grand final match up in Canberra on Friday arvo at 5:40.


I think with the few injuries they have that the Brumbies are a real chance and don't have the handicap of having just traveled to South Africa, in fact they've had a week off to recharge the batteries and I think will be in their favour.

Here's the Chiefs side:

1. Pauliasi Manu
2. Mahonri Schwalger
3. Ben Tameifuna
4. Ross Filipo
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Nick Crosswell
7. Sam Cane
8. Liam Messam ©
9. Augustine Pulu
10. Gareth Anscombe
11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma
12. Bundee Aki
13. Andrew Horrell
14. Tim Nanai-Williams
15. Tom Marshall
16. Nathan Harris
17. Jamie Mackintosh
18. Josh Hohneck
19. Matt Symons
20. Tevita Koloamatangi
21. Brad Weber
22. Dwayne Sweeney
23. James Lowe

I reckon the Brumbies might just take this. That's a severely depleted side - look at the replacements from 18 up! Filipo and Crosswell starting don't scare anyone. With Carter back and a week off I reckon the Brumbies are specials.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Carter is definitely back and Lealiifano is probably going to play at inside centre which means Chuck Norris Pat McCabe is on the bench

 

[Brumby Runner]

Carter is definitely back and Lealiifano is probably going to play at inside centre which means Chuck Norris Pat McCabe is on the bench

Good to see Sam back. Adds a lot of starch to the forwards' area. Bad luck for Pat after his good showings at 12 this year, but wouldn't mind seeing him get a run at 13 later in the game to see how he goes outside To'omua/Lealiifano.

Chiefs will be a hard nut to crack. Hopefully the Brumbies bring an 80 minute attacking game plan similar to first half against the Reds but with better ball control in contact. Keep the kicking to the minimum required for field position, not as a lead preserving tactic.

 

[Pedrolicus]

I think the Brums will get up. Getting Carter back is a big positive. The break will do them well and there will be plenty of spirit surrounding the game.

The Chiefs are down afew players but will still be tough.

Looking forward to this one.

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[Dan54]

I reckon the Brumbies might just take this. That's a severely depleted side - look at the replacements from 18 up! Filipo and Crosswell starting don't scare anyone. With Carter back and a week off I reckon the Brumbies are specials.

You could be right to Hawko, there are 11 of Chiefs out, and I think probabl 9-10 would be bloody close to preferred starters.

 

[Lindommer]

Brumbies fans, o mighty, mighty Brumbies, you could do us poor Tahs followers a HUGE favour by beating the Chiefs this weekend. Thanks. We'll return the favour some time.

 

[Braveheart81]

The Brumbies are rightfully strong favourites for this game. Playing at home against a depleted Chiefs side should be a game they win.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Brumbies

1 Scott Sio
2 Stephen Moore
3 Ben Alexander
4 Scott Fardy
5 Sam Carter
6 Jordan Smiler
7 Jarrad Butler
8 Ben Mowen
9 Nic White
10 Matt To'omua
11 Robbie Coleman
12 Christian Lealiifano
13 Tevita Kuridrani
14 Joe Tomane
15 Jesse Mogg

16 Siliva Siliva
17 Ruan Smith
18 JP Smith
19 Jack Whetton
20 Tom McVerry
21 Michael Dowsett
22 Andrew Smith
23 Pat McCabe

 

[Slim 293]

McVerry over McCaffrey?

Interesting.........

McCabe very unlucky to be dropped on his form.......

 

[Viking]

Would have dropped Coleman and shifted McCabe to the wing. Coleman has been great but McCabe has been better.

No Cruden for the Chief's is a big plus for us.

 

[Slim 293]

Nah, Coleman is the second highest try scorer in the competition........

 

[Tomikin]

Patty a break Leo a chance and McVerry an out and out fetcher

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[mst]

I am really interested to see how the Lilo and To'omua combination works as a staring combination - been awhile. Having Patty as a fall back is certainty provides some security.

Also looking forward to seeing McVerry get a run.

 

[Ghibli]

Brumbies favourite ON PAPER, based on home advantage and Chiefs' list of absentees.

Brumbies though have to turn up with no passengers and put the opposition away like in a sudden death game. Absence of Cruden great advantage.

 

[mst]

Brumbies favourite ON PAPER, based on home advantage and Chiefs' list of absentees.

Brumbies though have to turn up with no passengers and put the opposition away like in a sudden death game. Absence of Cruden great advantage.

Yes they will and they need to make the most of the opportunity with the absence of some key Chief's players. A win could establish the confidence and momentum needed for this series of tough games.

 

[Ash]

Patty a break Leo a chance and McVerry an out and out fetcher

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Since when has McVerry been an out and out fetcher? He is an open side, but my memories of him were not of him being an out and out fetcher. He's closer to what Lee Grant called a "notter".

 

[Hawko]

McVerry over McCaffrey?

Interesting...

McCabe very unlucky to be dropped on his form...

Interesting in the Sir Humphrey Appleby sense. Absolutely astounding to me - McCaffrey has looked very good in the time he has got this year.